Being at school is the key to being successful in school. Excused and unexcused absences can add up to academic trouble. Missing 2-3 days of school every month can mean third-graders are unable to master reading, sixth-graders can fail courses and ninth-graders may drop out of high school.

Please read the attached letter and make a note in your calendar of our Professional Development and Collaboration Days. New this year are the collaboration days that are late start days at 10:14; gates open at 10:00. Professional development days start at 8:00 and dismiss at different times depending on the grade level.